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Peralta Trail
- Icy Hike along Miners Needle LoopIn early 2022, during a particularly wet and cold winter, I took all three kids out to Peralta Trailhead for a …
- Bluff Spring Mountain LoopLooming on the horizon, a bulking shadow against dark sky, Weaver’s Needle beckoned to me from Fremont …
- Noah at Fremont SaddleA few months ago I had a unique opportunity - an entire weekday with Noah. Usually he’s at school or I …
- Cave Loop Overnight in the SupesLate afternoon sun heated up Peralta Trailhead as Chris and I stepped out of his car and pulled our packs on. …
- Willow Springs LoopA mostly-full moon hung high over First Water Trailhead and my lonely car parked there. I gazed up at it, …
- Fremont Saddle to Marsh ValleyWith the cooler temperatures of the Arizona winter something unexpected happened - backpacking in the …
- Robber's Roost LoopTrying to get motivated to go for a hike in the hot Arizona desert was tough after Isle Royale. Nine days of …
- Wave Cave of the SuperstitionsWhen I exited the small restroom at the Peralta Trailhead I was tempted to simply jump in the car and head …
- A Hot Climb Up Miner's NeedleA dusty path wound north away from my tired feet. I strode along it, thankful for the flat route and the …
- For a View of Weaver's NeedleStanding like a tall, lonely guard of the southwest Superstition Wilderness is the impressive Weaver’s …
